Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings Issued for Edmunds, McPherson, and Brown Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued sequential Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings for north-central South Dakota, forecasting heavy snow and dangerous whiteout conditions through Sunday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Winter Storm Warning followed by a Blizzard Warning for portions of north-central South Dakota. These alerts indicate a high probability of severe winter weather conditions that will significantly impact the region.
Affected Areas
The following counties are under these warnings:
- South Dakota: Edmunds, McPherson, and Brown.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is absolutely necessary, you must carry a winter survival kit that includes an extra flashlight, food, and water. If your vehicle becomes stranded, stay inside the vehicle to remain sheltered. For the latest updates on road conditions, residents are encouraged to call 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total snow accumulations for the duration of the event are expected to be between 5 and 10 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 40 mph during the initial storm phase and up to 45 mph during the blizzard phase.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
- Other Hazards: Strong wind gusts may be powerful enough to bring down tree branches.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 1:00 PM Saturday to 1:00 AM CDT Sunday.
- Blizzard Warning: In effect from 1:00 AM Sunday to 7:00 PM CDT Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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